Mexico / May 26, 1977
A strange spell sentenced her son to death
1h 57min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Based on Rosario Castellanos' novel, Balún Canán is about the turmoil created by the Cardenas’ land reforms. Events occur in Chiapas on the border with Guatemala, mainly in a town called Comitán. Zoraida struggles and fights to keep her properties, inheritance for her only son. For her actions, the sorcerers of Chacjatal cast a death spell over her son.
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Balún Canán |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Mexico |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Conacine |
| Release date | 26 maggio 1977 |
| Production | Fernando Macotela |
| Writer | Rosario Castellanos |
| Editing | Carlos Savage |
| Cinematography | Gabriel Figueroa |
| Assistant directors | Benito Alazraki |
| Camera operators | Gabriel Figueroa |
| Additional photography | Gabriel Figueroa |
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